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Annual Gynecological Exams
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW Have you been to your OB/GYN for your annual exam? While receiving an annual exam may not always be pleasant, they are key to ensuring your good health as you age. The Importance of Annual Exams Annual gynecological exams serve a number of purposes. The most important is to diagnose any abnormalities
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Botox®
Category: Skin
OVERVIEW Everyone has unique expressions. We move our facial muscles in a repetitive way and over time those repetitive movements cause wrinkles and fine lines. When you start to experience the signs of aging, Botox® is available to diminish unwanted wrinkles and creases on your face. Botox® blocks
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Contraceptives
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW Contraception, also known as birth control, prevents pregnancy by using one or more methods, medications or devices. Medical contraception has been available since the 1960s, and, in that time, a wide variety of options have been introduced, ranging from permanent sterilization to products for
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Family Planning
Category: Fertility
OVERVIEW Family planning is a process in which an individual or couple comes up with a strategy of when to become pregnant and how to use birth control methods to carry out these plans. Family planning is a concept typically used by a female-male couple to control when, how and if they conceive. For
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Female Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
Category: Fertility
OVERVIEW Tubal ligation is a surgical method of sterilization for women. The fallopian tubes are blocked or severed to prevent fertilized eggs from traveling down the tubes into the uterus. While tubal ligation is typically performed laparoscopically, with tiny abdominal incisions rather than a large
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First Trimester Screening
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW What is a First Trimester Screening? A first trimester screening, performed roughly between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy, is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down's Syndrome, Edwards' Syndrome and Patau's Syndrome. It involves two parts, a blood test and an ultrasound screening referred
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Heavy Menstrual Periods
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW While the amount of blood a woman loses during a menstrual cycle can vary widely depending on the woman and the cycle, some unlucky women experience blood loss and cramping so severe that it interferes with their day-to-day activities. The condition is called menorrhagia, and it affects more
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High Risk Pregnancies
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW While complications could potentially happen in any pregnancy, a high-risk pregnancy is one in which there is a greater risk of complications. A pregnancy could be considered high-risk whenever the mother has one or more of the following risk factors: Age: Women who are younger than 18
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Hysterectomy
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW A hysterectomy is a medical procedure in which all or part of a woman's uterus is removed. A woman's ovaries and Fallopian tubes may also be removed at the same time, depending on the reason for the hysterectomy. When is a Hysterectomy Needed? A hysterectomy can be used to treat a number of
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Infertility
Category: Fertility
OVERVIEW Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. This span is shortened to six months if the woman is over the age of 35. Women who can become pregnant but are unable to sustain the pregnancy may also considered be infertile. Approximately a third
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Melasma: Tips to Make It Less Noticeable
Category: Face/Body
OVERVIEW Also sometimes referred to as a "pregnancy mask," melasma is a skin disorder that results in irregularly shaped dark-brown or shadow-like patches of skin on your face and neck. Melasma most often occurs on your cheeks, chin, forehead, jaws, and neck. What are the Causes of Melasma? You're more
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Menopausal Hormonal Therapy
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW Hormone replacement therapy is a medical intervention designed to boost a woman's hormone levels. As women get closer to menopause (the average age at onset is 51), their naturally occurring hormone levels - particularly estrogen and progesterone decrease considerably. This deficiency can
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Menopause
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW Menopause is a natural and expected hormonal shift that marks the end of the childbearing age with the cessation of the menstrual cycle. Nearly all women go through this change at some point in their lives, with the vast majority of women experiencing it between the ages of 40 and 60. Menopause
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Ovarian Cysts
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW What are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are pockets of fluid that form on the surface of a woman's ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common, and most women have one away on their own without treatment. Symptoms Ovarian cysts do not always cause symptoms. When they do, the symptoms can include loss
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Pap Smear
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW A Pap smear, sometimes called Pap test or cervical smear, is a routine screening done at a gynecologist's office to detect irregularities in and on the cervix. Its name is an abbreviation of its inventor, Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou, who developed the test in 1923. It is the most common
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder affecting as many as 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, according to womenshealth.gov. PCOS is characterized by enlarged ovaries that contain follicles, or small collections of fluid, and
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Post-Partum Care
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW Giving birth is a beautiful, natural process, but it can also take quite a toll on your body. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and products out there designed to make your recovery easier. Here is what nurses and experienced moms everywhere recommend. Pain Reduction Find out if your hospital
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Postpartum Depression
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW Considering the many chemical changes that happen before, during and after childbirth, it really should come as no surprise that many pregnant women and new mothers experience confusing mood swings. While this is normal, there does come a point when the sadness has lasted long enough and been
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Preconception Counseling
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW Pre-conception counseling involves meeting with a doctor (typically an obstetrician or gynecologist) prior to becoming pregnant. If a woman or couple are planning to have a child, experts suggest initiating this sort of counseling approximately three to six months prior to attempting conception.
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Prenatal Visits
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW What is a Prenatal Visit? A prenatal visit is a routine visit you make to your doctor or midwife while pregnant. You should expect to make several visits to your doctor or midwife throughout the course of your pregnancy. When Should I Schedule My First Prenatal Visit? The date of your first
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STI Screenings
Category: Gynecology
OVERVIEW Sexually transmitted diseases, also called sexually transmitted infections, are spread through sexual contact. Because most of these infections do not immediately cause symptoms, it is important for sexually active people to have screening done regularly, to treat any STIs before complications
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Ultrasound Exam
Category: Obstetrics
OVERVIEW Prenatal ultrasounds are a common part of a new mother’s prenatal testing. Using high-frequency sound waves, ultrasounds produce images of a fetus and the mother's reproductive organs. These sessions, which are usually performed in a doctor's office, track fetal growth and development and
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Urinary Incontinence
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW Do you ever have trouble with bladder leakage or making it to the bathroom in time? If so, you may be suffering from urinary incontinence, a common medical condition that involves a loss of bladder control. It may happen when you laugh at a friend’s joke, or when you cough during a bad cold.
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Uterine Fibroids
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous tumors that form on the uterus, most typically during the childbearing years. Uterine fibroids are typically not dangerous and they often come with no symptoms. According to Womenshealth.gov, 20-80% percent
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Vaginal Prolapse
Category: Gynecological Conditions
OVERVIEW What is Vaginal Prolapse? Vaginal prolapse, a type of pelvic organ prolapse, is a medical condition in which a woman's uterus weakens and falls out of its normal position, causing complications. The condition is not life-threatening, but it can be quite painful and inconvenient if not treated. What
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